From self-doubts and burnout to empowerment for women in tech community
A story how we turned quiet doubts into 12 community-led courses that reshaped confidence, skills, and belonging.
Where it all began
We met Hanna, the leader of the Women in Tech community.
In three years, she and her team had made impressive progress: they built a mentoring school, grew a strong network, and launched a support program for women in IT.
Now a new question stood in front of them: how could the community take the next step and increase its impact through learning?
In three years, she and her team had made impressive progress: they built a mentoring school, grew a strong network, and launched a support program for women in IT.
Now a new question stood in front of them: how could the community take the next step and increase its impact through learning?
step 1
We were happy to step in because
we shared the same wish to empower women
we felt a natural fit in values from the very beginning
we had experience in launching similar learning programs
Challenge accepted
step 2
Busy schedules, leaving limited time for training
Together we set ourselves a new goal: to design and run a course where community leaders would create and deliver their own learning programs for other women in tech.
Our role was twofold:
To ensure the courses reached the highest possible quality from a learning experience design perspective
Why was
this so challenging?
this so challenging?
Why was
this so challen-ging?
this so challen-ging?
Why was this so challenging?
Most mentors were already overloaded with their jobs, mentoring responsibilities, and everyday life
For many, it was their very first attempt at shaping knowledge into a full learning journey
Creating a course requires focus, time, and structure — and it is never as simple as it looks
Maryna
Educarics Academic Director
Work with authorship — we encouraged each leader to embrace her role as an author. For many, it was the first time they saw their own knowledge as valuable enough to teach.
We helped them find their voice, structure it into a course, and feel real ownership of what they created.
We helped them find their voice, structure it into a course, and feel real ownership of what they created.
Our Secret Ingredients
step 3
To make this journey possible, we brought in what we believe makes the real difference. Let our team uncover The Secrets
Gentle support means staying close at every step — helping participants move forward without pressure, keeping the process light and manageable.
We used double feedback loops — at each stage of course design, every participant received feedback both from our team and from peers. This not only improved the quality of their courses but also showed them that their ideas had value.
We used double feedback loops — at each stage of course design, every participant received feedback both from our team and from peers. This not only improved the quality of their courses but also showed them that their ideas had value.
Alena
LXD Senior, Psychologist
step 4
How Did the Process Look Like?
In the following weeks, we stand by the leaders as they launch and run their courses. We share in the excitement of their first sessions, help ensure smooth delivery and engagement, and celebrate every success together.
Over eight weeks, we guide leaders step by step in designing and building their courses. Each mentor receives personal support, making the process structured, but also caring and enjoyable.
We co-create tailored promotional materials for community leaders and support them in gathering the right group of participants. An info and consultation session helps potential learners feel confident to join.
Launch & Celebrate
Train
Prepare & recruit
Tamara Karavaya
Data Analyst / E-Commerce and Product Analyst
I entered the program unsure what my course should be. Backward design (start from the outcome) and detailed feedback unlocked it. A “target audience” task became a personal portrait; telling my own story gave the course a voice. I iterated lightly— “in charcoal, not marble”— and even rebuilt the final two modules mid-run when the group needed it. Along the way I discovered my superpower: turning a mountain of material into the few steps that actually move people.
Cohort energy changed everything. Sessions that began in fatigue ended in flow; shared challenges (especially in migration) made us exhale and act. A simple decision framework, step-by-step structure, and immediate feedback helped participants unstick— impostor voices quieted, tears became breakthroughs— and many got results they’d chased for years. They left with a reusable workbook/algorithm for future choices.
I stopped waiting for perfect conditions and started. Teaching returned a deep sense of purpose that guards against burnout, and my “ordinary” story proved useful—graduates came back to mentor the next group, and new invitations followed. My advice mirrors my path: begin before you feel ready, start small if needed, build with a supportive community, and design from the end. Movement creates confidence—and your story may be exactly what someone needs.
Cohort energy changed everything. Sessions that began in fatigue ended in flow; shared challenges (especially in migration) made us exhale and act. A simple decision framework, step-by-step structure, and immediate feedback helped participants unstick— impostor voices quieted, tears became breakthroughs— and many got results they’d chased for years. They left with a reusable workbook/algorithm for future choices.
I stopped waiting for perfect conditions and started. Teaching returned a deep sense of purpose that guards against burnout, and my “ordinary” story proved useful—graduates came back to mentor the next group, and new invitations followed. My advice mirrors my path: begin before you feel ready, start small if needed, build with a supportive community, and design from the end. Movement creates confidence—and your story may be exactly what someone needs.
The number of applications was, to put it mildly, impressive: I planned this program for 5 people with feedback, and 67 applied! I didn’t expect such interest, and it was very hard to send rejection letters.
In the end, we formed an open, engaged group with real dynamics, curiosity, and a unique vision. We’ve already had two 1.5-hour sessions where we draw together (yes, participants see my process while I explain it!).
Each session is live interaction: I draw in real-time, comment on every step, explain what to pay attention to, and immediately give feedback on participants’ work.
✨ We’re not just learning to draw — we’re exploring. In the first sessions, we: — tried different materials: liners, markers, ink — from lines to spots; — looked at ways of combining graphics, — compared the visual language of different authors, discovered stylization techniques, — discussed form differently — as a set of simple elements, and of course, applied this knowledge during the session.
Participants do homework, receive detailed feedback, and most importantly — see how their projects “look different” in a relaxed, free format. It’s an incredible feeling of collaborative exploration, where visual metaphors, concepts, and entirely new ideas are born.
Thanks to Women in Tech and EduCarics.Space for your support and professionalism 💜 — thanks to you, there are more happy, wonderful people in the world.
Each session is live interaction: I draw in real-time, comment on every step, explain what to pay attention to, and immediately give feedback on participants’ work.
✨ We’re not just learning to draw — we’re exploring. In the first sessions, we: — tried different materials: liners, markers, ink — from lines to spots; — looked at ways of combining graphics, — compared the visual language of different authors, discovered stylization techniques, — discussed form differently — as a set of simple elements, and of course, applied this knowledge during the session.
Participants do homework, receive detailed feedback, and most importantly — see how their projects “look different” in a relaxed, free format. It’s an incredible feeling of collaborative exploration, where visual metaphors, concepts, and entirely new ideas are born.
Thanks to Women in Tech and EduCarics.Space for your support and professionalism 💜 — thanks to you, there are more happy, wonderful people in the world.
Nastassia Rybak
Creative graphic designer | Design team lead | Art director
How Our Heroes Changed
step 5
In creating their courses, the leaders did more than design learning journeys. They faced their inner struggles — fear of speaking out, burnout, the persistent voice of impostor syndrome — and discovered that sharing knowledge could be a source of strength, not doubt.
step 6
It is still not the end
Course graduates became tutors
Supporting new launches and passing on their experience to others
500+ applications
Showed the hunger for learning shaped by women in tech, for women in tech
12 courses were launched
Each created and delivered by community leaders
Let´s go futher together
Get in touch with us — let’s create the next chapter together! Get in touch with us — let’s create the next chapter together!
We would love to continue developing community programs, mentoring initiatives, and professional associations that empower more voices to be heard.
For us, this journey was as inspiring as it was for the community. It showed how much strength and knowledge can emerge when women support each other and step into authorship.
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